Instrumentation Technician
First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Staff Solutions scores D on the Alion truth index.
- Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation equipment as well as software communication issues
- Involvement with small scale software changes andc programming of PLC and SCADA systems
- Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other characteristics of instruments.
- Assemble, disassemble and test parts of instruments, maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation.
- Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments.
- Provide technical and expert advice on general maintenance of all equipment and machines.
- Assist in contingency planning and organising of planned outages.
- Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes.
- Minimise engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition.
- Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements.
- Execute small programming improvements and projects on the PLC and SCADA
Job Requirements:
- Trade Certificate - controls and instrumentation
- 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations
- N3 / NCV 4- C&I
- Valid code 08 drivers licence
- Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs & Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming
- Experience in Profibus fault finding
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Instrumentation and controls aptitude and awareness:
- Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices
- Skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC) / Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Operating principles of plant equipment
- Adequate knowledge of system structures and how to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform
- Maintain pertinent records.
- Read, interpret and understand data.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
- Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.
Behavioral Competencies
- Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).
- Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.
- Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised.